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On the recordJune 4, 2019
These are protections of sacred lands that would benefit the health and safety of many and the BLM has said it would not impact the rights of allottees.
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Ben Ray Luján
Democratic · New Mexico

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Lujan highlights protections for sacred lands in the legislation.

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